Don vs Arlen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Don Rank #1,797

Arlen Rank #1,688

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #1797 for Don.

Is Don or Arlen more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Don and Arlen mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Don and Arlen boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Arlen is primarily a boy name.